Which phones will WhatsApp be disabled on - briefly?
Starting February 1, 2022, WhatsApp will no longer support phones running Android versions older than 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or iOS versions older than 9.
Which phones will WhatsApp be disabled on - in detail?
Starting from November 1, 2021, WhatsApp will no longer support devices running on older operating systems. This decision is part of the company's effort to ensure the security and functionality of its messaging platform. Here are the specific details regarding which phones will be affected:
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iPhone: Users with iPhones running iOS 8 or earlier versions will no longer be able to use WhatsApp. This includes the iPhone 4S, which was released in 2011 and does not support updates beyond iOS 9.3.6.
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Android: For Android devices, WhatsApp will cease to function on phones running Android 2.3.7 and older versions. This decision primarily impacts older models such as the Samsung Galaxy S2, which was released in 2011, and the HTC Desire, both of which are unable to receive updates beyond Android 4.1.2.
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Windows Phone: WhatsApp will also be disabled on Windows Phone devices running Windows Phone OS 8.1 or older. This includes models such as the Nokia Lumia 520 and the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL, which were released in 2013 and 2015 respectively, but do not support updates beyond Windows Phone 10.
It is important to note that WhatsApp encourages users to upgrade their devices or switch to a supported platform if they wish to continue using the service. The company emphasizes that these changes are necessary to maintain the high level of security and functionality that users have come to expect from WhatsApp.